Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen

INCI: POTASSIUM COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

CAS Number
68920-65-0
Function
Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant – cleansing
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed — concluded safe as used (1983, reaffirmed 2002); re-opened 2024 to re-evaluate sensitization/photosensitization endpoints

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Sensitization documented at concentrations ≥10% with positive photosensitization reported in original CIR review; assessment re-opened in 2024 to re-evaluate these endpoints; animal-derived (bovine).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen safe in cosmetics?

Sensitization documented at concentrations ≥10% with positive photosensitization reported in original CIR review; assessment re-opened in 2024 to re-evaluate these endpoints; animal-derived (bovine). The EU classifies Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen allowed in the EU?

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen do in cosmetics?

Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen functions as: Hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant – cleansing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68920-65-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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